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Cargille Family History

Cargille Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Carville, Cargile, Cargill, Carrillo, Cardillo, Carlisle, Carwile

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Where is the Cargille family from?

You can see how Cargille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cargille family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cargille families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Cargille families living in Georgia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cargille's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Cargille families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cargille surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cargille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cargille census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Cargille. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cargille. For the veterans among your Cargille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cargille lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Cargille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cargille in 1967 was 76, and 75 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cargille

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cargille ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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